CBI takes over investigation into irregularities in NEET-UG; FIR registered
“Certain cases of alleged irregularities, cheating, impersonation and malpractice have been reported in NEET-UG, which was held on May 5,” a senior Education Ministry official said.
The CBI has filed an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG medical entrance exam held on May 5, officials said on Sunday.
This comes a day after the Center announced that the probe into the alleged test irregularities would be handed over to the agency.
The officials said the CBI has registered a fresh case against unidentified persons based on a referral from the Union Ministry of Education. About 24 lakh students have taken the medical entrance test.
They said the ministry had to give in to the demands of students protesting in several cities for an investigation into alleged malpractice.
“Certain cases of alleged irregularities, cheating, impersonation and malpractice have been reported in NEET-UG, which was held on May 5,” a senior Education Ministry official said.
“For the sake of transparency in the conduct of the investigation process, after investigation, it was decided to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive probe,” the official added.
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First print: June 23, 2024 | 3:32 PM IST